http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf Your daily source for the best in blog. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/24/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-29/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/24/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-29/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:54:10 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=48221
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-28/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/17/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-28/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:29 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=46255
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/10/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-27/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/10/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-27/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:36 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=45244
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-26/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/11/04/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-26/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:13 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=44124
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/27/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-25/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/27/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-25/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:07 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=42565
Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive listings.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=42565 0
Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive listings. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/21/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-24/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/21/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-24/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:28 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=41586
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar of events http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/13/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-23/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/13/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-23/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:16 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=40022
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Plan your eating and drinking calendar with our comprehensive to-do list. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/sweetwater-organic-community-farm-kicks-off-growing-season-with-the-7th-annual-planters-ball/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/08/sweetwater-organic-community-farm-kicks-off-growing-season-with-the-7th-annual-planters-ball/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:52:54 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=39351
The Planter's Ball is a potluck dinner and fundraiser to kick off the official start of Sweetwater's growing season. ]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=39351 0
The Planter's Ball is a potluck dinner and fundraiser to kick off the official start of Sweetwater's growing season. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/06/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-22/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/06/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-22/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:00:43 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38897
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Plan your eating and drinking to-do list with our comprehensive calendar. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/05/brews-by-the-bay-2009/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/10/05/brews-by-the-bay-2009/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:30:55 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=38501
Creative Loafing Tampa's 'Brews by the Bay' event made quite a splash at the Florida Aquarium Saturday night with a bevvy of beer and tasty food from local restaurants.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=38501 0
Creative Loafing Tampa's 'Brews by the Bay' event made quite a splash at the Florida Aquarium Saturday night with a bevvy of beer and tasty food from local restaurants. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/30/around-the-world-for-80-epcots-international-food-and-wine-festival/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/30/around-the-world-for-80-epcots-international-food-and-wine-festival/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:59 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=37567
Katie Machol gives you her tips and picks on this world tour for the tastebuds.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=37567 0
Katie Machol gives you her tips and picks on this world tour for the tastebuds. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/29/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-21/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/29/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-21/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:30:12 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=37420
Tuesday, September 29: Datz Deli From Tree to Bottle: The Flavors of Olive Oil. It’s not just for frying — olive oil has a flavor all its own, and this course covers the essentials. What elements should be present for dipping? baking? sauteing? Chefs on the Loose guide the class through an oil tasting, followed by [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=37420 0
Tuesday, September 29: Datz Deli From Tree to Bottle: The Flavors of Olive Oil. It’s not just for frying — olive oil has a flavor all its own, and this course covers the essentials. What elements should be present for dipping? baking? sauteing? Chefs on the Loose guide the class through an oil tasting, followed by [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/two-more-screenings-scheduled-for-fresh-new-thinking-about-what-were-eating/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/28/two-more-screenings-scheduled-for-fresh-new-thinking-about-what-were-eating/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:20:44 +0000 Katie M. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=37398
You now have two more chances to see this new film about what's wrong with the mega-industrial food industry.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=37398 0
You now have two more chances to see this new film about what's wrong with the mega-industrial food industry. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/25/celebrate-the-suds-next-weekend-at-brews-by-the-bay-and-oktobeerfest/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/25/celebrate-the-suds-next-weekend-at-brews-by-the-bay-and-oktobeerfest/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:10:46 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=36897
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when buxom lasses and dudes in lederhosen lift steins to praise the amber liquid that will sustain us through the cold, cold winter — Oktoberfest! But how will you be able to take advantage of the two simultaneous brew celebrations next weekend? No worries, you won’t have [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=36897 0
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when buxom lasses and dudes in lederhosen lift steins to praise the amber liquid that will sustain us through the cold, cold winter — Oktoberfest! But how will you be able to take advantage of the two simultaneous brew celebrations next weekend? No worries, you won’t have [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/restaurant-deals-45-for-4-courses-and-5-wines-at-toasted-pheasant-bistro-in-carrollwood-this-thursday/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/restaurant-deals-45-for-4-courses-and-5-wines-at-toasted-pheasant-bistro-in-carrollwood-this-thursday/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:55:06 +0000 Brian Ries http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=36158
Toasted Pheasant reaches new lows -- or highs.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=36158 0
Toasted Pheasant reaches new lows -- or highs. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-20/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/22/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-20/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:30:35 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=36056
Tuesday, September 22: The NoHo Bistro Harvest Wine Dinner. Underdog Wines are paired with each of the meal’s five courses, which include crudites and red pepper aioli, seared scallops with cauliflower puree, a green salad with sweet potato crisps, a duet of veal or a vegetarian option of polenta and wild mushrooom torta, and cardamom-buttermilk pie. [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=36056 0
Tuesday, September 22: The NoHo Bistro Harvest Wine Dinner. Underdog Wines are paired with each of the meal’s five courses, which include crudites and red pepper aioli, seared scallops with cauliflower puree, a green salad with sweet potato crisps, a duet of veal or a vegetarian option of polenta and wild mushrooom torta, and cardamom-buttermilk pie. [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/16/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-19/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/16/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-19/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:30:12 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=35090
Wednesday, September 16: Whole Foods Cheese Course Erik Woody leads this tasting of French cheeses. Contact sherell.white@wholefoods.com to register. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1548 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-874-9724) Wednesday, September 16: The NoHo Bistro A Palette for Your Palate. The bistro’s ingenious culinary team pairs five tapas tastings with a new wine each week. Today, enjoy a [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=35090 0
Wednesday, September 16: Whole Foods Cheese Course Erik Woody leads this tasting of French cheeses. Contact sherell.white@wholefoods.com to register. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1548 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-874-9724) Wednesday, September 16: The NoHo Bistro A Palette for Your Palate. The bistro’s ingenious culinary team pairs five tapas tastings with a new wine each week. Today, enjoy a [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/09/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-18/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/09/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-18/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:30:56 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=33910
Wednesday, September 9: The NoHo Bistro A Palette for Your Palate. The bistro’s ingenious culinary team pairs five tapas tastings with a new wine each week. Today, Zin masters rejoice: it’s the Zinfandel palette. $15. 5-8 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691) Wednesday, September 9: Publix Apron’s Cooking School Seafood on the Grill. It’s a tricky test [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=33910 0
Wednesday, September 9: The NoHo Bistro A Palette for Your Palate. The bistro’s ingenious culinary team pairs five tapas tastings with a new wine each week. Today, Zin masters rejoice: it’s the Zinfandel palette. $15. 5-8 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691) Wednesday, September 9: Publix Apron’s Cooking School Seafood on the Grill. It’s a tricky test [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-17/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/09/01/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-17/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:30:30 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=32217
Tuesday, September 1: Blue Figs Gourmet Lounge Whiskey Dinner. Four single-malt scotch whiskeys (Aberfeldy, Glenfarclas, Balvenie DoubleWood and Highland Park) accompany four courses at this horizontal tasting. Executive Chef David Burton’s bold menu is sure to stand up to the stiff drinks. It includes: smoked wild river salmon with horseradish creme fraiche, duck leg with black [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=32217 0
Tuesday, September 1: Blue Figs Gourmet Lounge Whiskey Dinner. Four single-malt scotch whiskeys (Aberfeldy, Glenfarclas, Balvenie DoubleWood and Highland Park) accompany four courses at this horizontal tasting. Executive Chef David Burton’s bold menu is sure to stand up to the stiff drinks. It includes: smoked wild river salmon with horseradish creme fraiche, duck leg with black [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/28/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-16/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/28/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-16/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:34:09 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=31731
Friday, August 28: Mazzarro’s Italian Market Weekly Wine Tastings. This week’s selections include domestic wines like red and white Rhone-style blends and Viognier.  Free. 1-5 p.m., 2209 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-321-2400) Friday, August 28: Datz Deli Friday Night Winedown. Sommelier Patti Kuhl leads a free tasting and workshop to help shake off those work week blues, [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=31731 0
Friday, August 28: Mazzarro’s Italian Market Weekly Wine Tastings. This week’s selections include domestic wines like red and white Rhone-style blends and Viognier.  Free. 1-5 p.m., 2209 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-321-2400) Friday, August 28: Datz Deli Friday Night Winedown. Sommelier Patti Kuhl leads a free tasting and workshop to help shake off those work week blues, [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-15/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-15/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:08:35 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29378
Monday, August 17: Restaurant BT This cooking class on French-Vietnamese cuisine includes a menu of tuna tai chanh, grilled octopus salad, and lemongrass crusted red snapper, each paired with a complementary wine selection. $60. 6:30-8 p.m., 1633 W. Snow Ave., Tampa (813-258-1916) Tuesday, August 18: The Lobster Pot Dinner and Fine Wine Tasting. Chandon Wines (yeah, the Moet [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29378 0
Monday, August 17: Restaurant BT This cooking class on French-Vietnamese cuisine includes a menu of tuna tai chanh, grilled octopus salad, and lemongrass crusted red snapper, each paired with a complementary wine selection. $60. 6:30-8 p.m., 1633 W. Snow Ave., Tampa (813-258-1916) Tuesday, August 18: The Lobster Pot Dinner and Fine Wine Tasting. Chandon Wines (yeah, the Moet [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/food-drink-events-and-deals-mon-aug-17-half-priced-wine-cheap-z-grille-bar-food-and-salt-classes/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/17/food-drink-events-and-deals-mon-aug-17-half-priced-wine-cheap-z-grille-bar-food-and-salt-classes/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:35 +0000 Brian Ries http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=29364
How to maximize your fun and funds today.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=29364 0
How to maximize your fun and funds today. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/11/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-14/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/11/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-14/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:24:05 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=28501
Tuesday, August 11: Publix Apron’s Cooking School Hispanic Techniques. Learn to inject Latin flavor into your cooking in this four-part series of cooking classes. The course menu borrows from many Hispanic traditions, and includes: rellenos de papas; rice and beans with calabaza; salted codfish stewed in tomatoes and olives; coconut ice cream;  cucumber soup; hearts of [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=28501 0
Tuesday, August 11: Publix Apron’s Cooking School Hispanic Techniques. Learn to inject Latin flavor into your cooking in this four-part series of cooking classes. The course menu borrows from many Hispanic traditions, and includes: rellenos de papas; rice and beans with calabaza; salted codfish stewed in tomatoes and olives; coconut ice cream;  cucumber soup; hearts of [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/03/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-13/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/03/tampa-bay-food-wine-and-beer-events-13/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:00:19 +0000 Franki Weddington http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=27062
Tuesday, August 4: Roy’s Island Hop Celebration. The ultimate in Hawaiian-fusion presents a five course tour of the islands, paired with chef-selected Caymus Vineyards wines. $85. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 4342 West Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa (813-873-7697) Wednesday, August 5: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits Potluck Wednesday. Beat the mid-week dinner blahs by stopping by for gourmet take-away — [...]]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=27062 0
Tuesday, August 4: Roy’s Island Hop Celebration. The ultimate in Hawaiian-fusion presents a five course tour of the islands, paired with chef-selected Caymus Vineyards wines. $85. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 4342 West Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa (813-873-7697) Wednesday, August 5: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits Potluck Wednesday. Beat the mid-week dinner blahs by stopping by for gourmet take-away — [...] http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/03/wazoo-at-lowry-park-zoo-woo-hoo/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/08/03/wazoo-at-lowry-park-zoo-woo-hoo/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:29:16 +0000 Susan Zelenka http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/?p=26973
CL contributor Susan Zelenka attended this year's Wazoo beer fest at Lowry Park Zoo, and had a grand old time (with a few quibbles). Photos by Marina Williams.]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/p=26973 0
CL contributor Susan Zelenka attended this year's Wazoo beer fest at Lowry Park Zoo, and had a grand old time (with a few quibbles). Photos by Marina Williams.